CVE-2018-10499

HIGH

Samsung Galaxy Apps <6.4.0.15 - RCE

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 6.4.0.15. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of URLs. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow arbitrary JavaScript to execute. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to install applications under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-5330.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-558

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 22.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
samsung/galaxy_apps < 6.4.0.15
Published Sep 24, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026